CHEESY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

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An Instant Pot® meal full of flavor! Sauce will thicken as it sets.

Provided by Princess Under Pressure

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth, divided
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
7 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) envelope cheese sauce (such as Velveeta®)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and add 2 cups chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, butter, ranch dressing mix, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select the Poultry setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board using a slotted spoon. Shred chicken and return to the pot. Add rotini, remaining chicken broth, and bacon. Close and lock the lid. Select the high pressure setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Stir in shredded mild Cheddar cheese and cheese sauce until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1587.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Kiggundu Davis
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great wa


Lenie Serezo
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I'm not a big fan of pasta dishes, but I decided to give this one a try. I'm so glad I did! This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is amazing! The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bacon. It adds a sm


Simon Dawson
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This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is so good! I love the combination of flavors. The ranch dressing adds a nice tanginess to the dish, and the cheese and chicken are perfectly cooked. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make. I'll


Reg Baskin
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This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is the perfect comfort food. It's rich, creamy, and cheesy. I love that I can make it in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also appreciate that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


ahtram shah
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great wa


Hayley Allen
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I'm not a big fan of pasta dishes, but I decided to give this one a try. I'm so glad I did! This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is amazing! The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of bacon. It adds a sm


Melody Coake
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This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is so good! I love the combination of flavors. The ranch dressing adds a nice tanginess to the dish, and the cheese and chicken are perfectly cooked. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make. I'll


Muhammad Waleed
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I've made this cheesy ranch chicken pasta several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


NJOKU EDWIN SUCCESS
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This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is the perfect comfort food. It's rich, creamy, and cheesy. I love that I can make it in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also appreciate that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


Trent Rayc3
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I'm not a huge fan of ranch dressing, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The ranch flavor is actually really subtle and it pairs perfectly with the cheese and chicken. This is definitely a new favorite recipe of mine.


Muktaar xuseen
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This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes. It's also really versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different cheeses. It always turns out great.


kalista martin
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I'm not usually a fan of creamy pasta dishes, but this one is an exception. The ranch dressing adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the richness of the cheese. I also love the addition of bacon. It adds a smoky flavor that really takes this dish t


Haji mujeeb
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This cheesy ranch chicken pasta is a total hit with my family! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, the pasta is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy. I love that I can use whatever veg